
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500 (140 Rentals)


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Lotus

The Howell

One City

Spruce Tower

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The Commonwealth

The Drake

The Witherspoon
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Barringer Hall

Orlowitz Residence

The Cosmopolitan

339 Bainbridge St

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Papermill Lofts

The Claremont

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Juniper Place
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The Chancellor

Annex 1201

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

Bainbridge Lofts

The Bradford

514 South Street

Head House Flats

1430 South Street

The Metropolitan

1606-1608 Locust St
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905 Arch St

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774 S 15th St, Unit 3F

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2429 Madison Sq, Unit 2nd Floor

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2006 Walnut St

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157 N 21st St, Unit 2R

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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

774 S 15th St

2101 Market St, Unit 33

1725 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
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2220 Walnut St, Unit A01

2129 Pine St, Unit 1F

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R

2130 South St

734 S 9th St

2101 Chestnut St

604 S Washington Square

1814 Spruce St

1910 Pine St

626 S 19th St
Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,913 | $647 | $4,378 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $812 | $8,110 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,470 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,037 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 140 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 1,020 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $4,378 with an average price of $1,913.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $812 to $8,110 with an average monthly rent of $2,503.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $970 to $13,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,470.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 172 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $18,000 - averaging $4,037 for the location.
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